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Our Favorite YouTube Videos This Week: The Cover Song Edition

Cover songs are undoubtedly an institution on YouTube, and, recently, music licensing service Jingle Punks has been hard at work adding to that canon with its Hipster Orchestra.

The Punks habitually cover "hipster" songs in a classical style — apparently to appeal to the aging cool kid demographic — which is why we've asked CEO Jared Gutstadt to curate this week's YouTube Roundup, the theme of which is "Cover Songs."

Check out a Jingle Punks cover, as well as a bevy of other tributes, below and share your favorite musical re-imaginings in the comments.

Our Favorite YouTube Videos This Week: The Cover Song Edition

"Tighten Up," Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra

Jared Gutstadt: We took songs from the American Hipster songbook (MGMT, Strokes, White Stripes) and re-imagined them as arrangements for a civilized dinner party for the transitioning adult Hipster. Introducing – The Jingle Punks Hipster Orchestra, which is our favorite “hipster approved” songs washed through the Mark Mothersbaugh filter. Check out our cover of The Black Keys "Tighten Up" here.

"Hurt," Johnny Cash

Amy-Mae Elliott: Get your hankies out...

"I Will Survive," Cake

Todd Wasserman: Easy one: Cake's "I Will Survive," though this version's not as good with the cuss words bleeped out.

"Come On Eileen," Save Ferris

"Dazed and Confused," Aranda

Karen Hartline: The best band you've probably never heard of... Aranda! Kelly Clarkson even "covered" their songs "Whyyouwannabringmedown" and "All I Ever Wanted." (Disclosure--I went to high school with Aranda.)

"Bad Romance," Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Emily Banks: Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes on Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance." And all the ladies want his romance (see the comments on the video and you'll understand).

"Look At Me Now," Karmin

Ada Ospina: Anyone that can rap that fast is A-Ok in my books. This duo rocks! I would have equally chosen Danny Vola but his covers are a bit NSFW.

"Wonderwall," Paul Anka

Todd Wasserman: Nobody swings Oasis like Paul Anka.

"Born This Way," I Love Monsters

Jared Gutstadt: At first the song/arrangement didn't really offer me anything new, but when I got halfway through the video they hooked me with their surprise guest. Like a good card trick it took me a moment to figure out how they got Lady Gaga to appear in their viral cover. BTW, if anyone wants the answer, hit me up on Twitter @jinglejared.

"Angry Birds Theme," Pomplamoose

Jared Gutstadt: Though I've tried to resist the Angry Birds phenomenon, I too got sucked in (plus I have kids that play this non-stop, so I have no choice)!

"Home," Jorge & Alexa Narvaez

Jared Gutstadt: If you don't enjoy this clip you may have no soul.

"Be My Baby," Jorge & Alexa Narvaez

Brenna Ehrlich: I'm generally frightened of children, but any kid who can sing like that can totally be in my imaginary band.

"You Lost Me," Molly Krouse

Ben Parr: What I love about YouTube is that it can turn undiscovered talent into superstars -- it doesn't matter who you are or where you're from. This particular video is a cover of "You've Lost Me" by Christina Aguilera.

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